Yes, the Alfred State College Development Fund is a
federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts to the
College are therefore tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Every gift does make a difference. Through the Annual Fund, even relatively small unrestricted gifts can have a major impact. And when combined with hundreds or even thousands of other "small" gifts, the College can do many great things to continue to enhance the education experience for our students as well as offer more scholarships.
Like most other public universities, Alfred State receives less than one-third of its revenues directly from state government. At times, federal and state dollars are allocated to specific projects or infrastructure needs. Tuition accounts for a small percentage of College revenues.
Alfred State must rely on private donations to support the remaining needs - everything from scholarships to faculty hiring and retention to equipment for classrooms and laboratories. When new buildings are built, state funds pay for the actual cost of construction - not for the furnishings needed to bring those spaces to life. Gifts and endowments provide financial strength to Alfred State.
